Calling all Volunteers! Fairfax Fiesta is shaping up to be a vibrant event, where The PARC at Tysons will be filled with performances, activities, booths, and more. To support this event, we’re looking for a big volunteer team! Sign up to be an event volunteer —  youth 15 years and older are welcome to participate! Volunteer opportunities include set-up team, welcoming attendees, managing games and activities, interpreting and language assistance, and clean-up.  Celebrate Fairfax is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so if you are looking for a fun opportunity to connect with your neighbors, meet new friends and support your community this is the opportunity for you. You can even  fill school or work community service hours! VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan. 23 & 24 Call Backs (by appointment only): Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. In merry ol’ England, the townspeople are overtaxed and unfulfilled. Lucky for them, the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood, is outsmarting the rich with clever disguises and returning their funds to the poor. Frustrated by these tricks, the sheriff, his daughter and the prince scheme to capture Robin Hood and maintain control of the taxes. Are Robin Hood and the band of outlaws ready for their riskiest deceit yet? The spring show is The Alden’s only self-produced production of the year. Director, designers and production staff are all local, theatrical professionals. Actors must be residents of the MCC tax district between the ages of 10-16 at their audition. There is no charge to audition, but participation in the production is $150 for each actor who is cast. Previous theatrical experience is preferred, but not required. Actors should feel confident projecting their voice, articulating and speaking clearly. This script is fast paced, will require costume changes and most roles are not gender specific. Some roles require actors to sing basic tunes or use simple puppets. Pre-registering and scheduling your audition time is strongly recommended. Walk-in auditions will be accommodated as time permits. When registering for auditions, actors will list any theatre experience, will provide all conflicts with the provided rehearsal schedule and select their preferred audition time slot, to be confirmed by email. Auditions will be approximately 15 minutes in a small group. Actors will be asked to read from the script and perform improv games. Sample scripts will be available 20 minutes prior to the audition time and cannot be emailed in advance.Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan. 23 & 24 Call Backs (by appointment only): Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. In merry ol’ England, the townspeople are overtaxed and unfulfilled. Lucky for them, the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood, is outsmarting the rich with clever disguises and returning their funds to the poor. Frustrated by these tricks, the sheriff, his daughter and the prince scheme to capture Robin Hood and maintain control of the taxes. Are Robin Hood and the band of outlaws ready for their riskiest deceit yet? The spring show is The Alden’s only self-produced production of the year. Director, designers and production staff are all local, theatrical professionals. Actors must be residents of the MCC tax district between the ages of 10-16 at their audition. There is no charge to audition, but participation in the production is $150 for each actor who is cast. Previous theatrical experience is preferred, but not required. Actors should feel confident projecting their voice, articulating and speaking clearly. This script is fast paced, will require costume changes and most roles are not gender specific. Some roles require actors to sing basic tunes or use simple puppets. Pre-registering and scheduling your audition time is strongly recommended. Walk-in auditions will be accommodated as time permits. When registering for auditions, actors will list any theatre experience, will provide all conflicts with the provided rehearsal schedule and select their preferred audition time slot, to be confirmed by email. Auditions will be approximately 15 minutes in a small group. Actors will be asked to read from the script and perform improv games. Sample scripts will be available 20 minutes prior to the audition time and cannot be emailed in advance.

Celebrate National Digital Inclusion Week in Fairfax County with this new pilot program! Celebrate Fairfax will provide up to $500 for events or programs in support of digital inclusion. Apply now for the first Celebrate Fairfax Community Grant!   The purpose of these events should be to promote digital literacy, access to technology, and equitable participation in the digital age among the residents of Fairfax County. You are eligible for this grant if you are a registered nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or Fairfax County Government agency affiliate.   The application process is a Google Form with basic information about your organization and a 1-2 page response to 8 basic questions about the event or program you will host.   The deadline to apply is Monday, September 18th at 5pm. Please share with your community groups and look for more information on how we’re celebrating Digital Inclusion week.

Calling all Volunteers! Fairfax Fiesta is shaping up to be a vibrant event, where The PARC at Tysons will be filled with performances, activities, booths, and more. To support this event, we’re looking for a big volunteer team! Sign up to be an event volunteer —  youth 15 years and older are welcome to participate! Volunteer opportunities include set-up team, welcoming attendees, managing games and activities, interpreting and language assistance, and clean-up.  Celebrate Fairfax is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so if you are looking for a fun opportunity to connect with your neighbors, meet new friends and support your community this is the opportunity for you. You can even  fill school or work community service hours! VOLUNTEER SIGN UP